Mind of a Maker
A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?
In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.
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5 Time Reframes To Make The Most Out Of Your Busy Schedule
1. Busy & productive are not equal
2. Rest is not unproductive
3. Research > mindless scrolling
4. You'll never "find time"
5. Time fills the space available
I'm still working on being productive, but these helped me.
The 1 Framework For Scaling Your Content Ideas Without Unnecessary Frustration
Most creators go directly to long-form video with their idea and get frustrated if it falls flat.
Successful creators engineer that success by continually expanding on ideas.
Start small and continue to expand what works.
5 Easy Steps To Achieve Your 2026 Maker Goals (Even If You Never Mark Annual Goals Complete)
Want to FINALLY achieve your 2026 goals? Follow these 5 easy steps.
1. Pick 1 single 2026 Goal (yes, only 1)
2. Set Q1 goals To hit the Annual
3. Set Jan goals to hit the Q1
4. Set this week's goals to hit Jan's
5. Figure out the actions required to nail the week.
Repeat weekly.
Successful Entrepreneurs Push Through When They Want To Quit
Some people who tried and failed will tell you that entrepreneurship is impossible, the market is too saturated, or that the big companies just have too much power. The good news is that it’s not impossible, but it is incredibly hard to do.
Feeling Overwhelmed? 3 Frameworks To Help Your Anxiety & Regain Control
Everyone I talk to feels overwhelmed each December, but it doesn’t have to feel like this.
It feels like everyone one wants everything thing all the time all at once right now and, while that’s a good movie, it’s a terrible way to enjoy the holidays.
Instead, let me save you some time and stress by sharing 3 frameworks that work for me.
My Workshop Is Constantly Changing (And Why That’s A Good Thing)
Most people have some idea of what a completed workspace looks like to them, but active workspaces should never be complete.
3 Hidden Costs Preventing Your Side Hustle From Being A Profitable Small Business
You've already discovered many of the little costs of building a business, but you might not be seeing some of the big hidden costs that's keeping you from pushing through to the small business level. Most of these have nothing to do with opening your wallet, but with allocating your time and focus correctly. Your time and focus is your most precious resource as a side hustler, so let's use it efficiently and get the most out of what you have.
To make your side hustle into your career, you'll need to minimize or eliminate these hidden costs.
Top 3 Mental Frameworks That Have Helped Me When Things Seem To Be Hard
Some days, you feel like everything is going right and anything you do will win. Unfortunately, most of the time you feel like your efforts are in vain, nothing will work for you, and you should just quit (at least that's been me lately). The good news is, both ends (most amazing and most disastrous) are likely more built in your head than a reflection of reality.